Zawiercie Population 2026
Zawiercie has a population of 53,159, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,159
Rank in Poland
#97
Coordinates
50.49°N, 19.42°E
~332 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
223 km
138 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Katowice | 286,960 | #11 |
| Częstochowa | 248,125 | #13 |
| Sosnowiec | 227,295 | #14 |
| Gliwice | 198,835 | #17 |
| Zabrze | 192,177 | #21 |
| Bytom | 189,186 | #22 |
| Bielsko-Biala | 176,515 | #24 |
| Ruda Śląska | 146,189 | #27 |
Cities near Zawiercie
FAQ
What is the population of Zawiercie?
Zawiercie has a population of 53,159 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Zawiercie in?
Zawiercie is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Zawiercie the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 223 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.